Socialist Candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles Complains After Activists Set Up a Homeless Encampment Outside of HER HOUSE (VIDEO) Los Angeles city council member Nithya Raman, a far-left mayoral candidate, is criticized for her reaction to a staged homeless encampment protest outside her home. Activists organized the protest to highlight Raman’s support for homeless encampments in public spaces, which she has defended while opposing stricter enforcement. Critics accuse her of hypocrisy, pointing out her distress over the encampment near her children, while she has previously voted to allow encampments near schools and parks.

• Nithya Raman, a socialist candidate for Los Angeles mayor, is facing criticism for her reaction to a homeless encampment protest outside her home.
• Activists staged the protest to highlight Raman’s past support for homeless encampments in public spaces.
• Raman expressed dismay, stating she was glad her children did not have to see the encampment and had expected her campaign to focus on transportation issues.
• Critics accuse Raman of hypocrisy, noting her opposition to encampments near her home while having previously supported them near schools and parks.
• Raman was also reportedly booed by constituents for downplaying concerns about homeless tents near a school.